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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Book 5 : Chapter 1, Sophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau recommend mothers should give up?
(a) Swaddling clothes.
(b) Breastfeeding.
(c) Foot binding.
(d) Books.

2. How does Rousseau change his stance about marriage as Book 4, Chapter 3 goes on?
(a) He says that premature marriage is not ideal.
(b) He says that marriage can often be a vice.
(c) He says that marriage is not always a return to virtue.
(d) He says that marriage can lead to God.

3. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?
(a) The lifestyle of moderation.
(b) The sedentary lifestyle.
(c) The military lifestyle.
(d) The meditative lifestyle.

4. What is the ultimate goal of Rousseau's educational philosophy?
(a) A student who can discern the difference between not knowing and ineffective grasps at knowledge.
(b) A student who can quote scripture for anything that happens, no matter how rare or unusual.
(c) A student who acts as a repository for facts and theories for the benefit of the society around him.
(d) A student who can observe the laws of the government and of the church.

5. When does Rousseau recommend marriage for Emile?
(a) Whenever he falls in love with the right person.
(b) Not until 30.
(c) As soon as possible.
(d) Not until 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of strength does Rousseau say adolescents attain?

2. What did the priest feel after he left the church?

3. What does Rousseau say is the danger of books?

4. What does Rousseau warn against with regard to desire?

5. Where do the differences between men's and women's roles originate, in Rousseau's opinion?

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